Why CNN Isn't On Russia's List Of Foreign Agents

A government official said only outlets Russia considers "propaganda companies" are on the list.

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Russia designated a number of international media outlets as foreign agents — but CNN isn't one of them.

A government official told Russian news outlet RT that the list of nine outlets released Tuesday only includes organizations Russia considers "propaganda companies." Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty are both on the list.

CNN doesn't fall under that definition, according to the official. That might be because Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty are funded by the U.S. government, and CNN is not.